Parade

Dec 18, 1974

1h 30m

★ 5.7

Overview

For his final film, Jacques Tati takes his camera to the circus, where the director himself serves as master of ceremonies. Though it features many spectacles, including clowns, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, and more, Parade also focuses on the spectators, making this stripped-down work a testament to the communion between audience and entertainment.

Genres

TV Movie

Comedy

Production Companies

Sveriges Radio

gray-film

Parade Trailers

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Cast

Monsieur Loyal

Jacques Tati

Elle-même

Michèle Brabo

Lui-même

Karl Kossmayer

Lui-même

Pierre Brama

Elle-même

Pia Colombo

Lui-même

Johnny Lonn

Circus performer

Jan Swahn

Circus performer

Bertil Berglund

Circus performer

Moniqa Sunnerberg

(uncredited)

Dominique Lavanant

Flamenco Dancer (uncredited)

Michael Mansson

Circus Manager (voice) (uncredited)

Jan Nygren

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